Purchasing Agent

Overall Responsibility

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all purchasing activities in support of the company’s procurement strategies.

Role Description

• Procures raw materials, supplies and services to support all functions of the business
• Ensures purchasing functions are completed in accordance with established policies and procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize cost of organization's supply chain
• Tracks and resolves purchasing related problems, errors, or discrepancies
• Supports the Approved Supplier Program
• Establish and maintain effective business relations with vendors and suppliers
• Manages and monitors vendor's performance to ensure they meet company's requirements
• Quote alternative vendors or suppliers to ensure best pricing
• Optimizing inventory by utilizing forecasts and establishing effective reorder levels

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 3 years of equivalent combination of training, experience and education preferred
• Experience working with suppliers and/or customers
• High competency level in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, including MPS and ERP systems
• Understanding of effective purchasing policies and procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Well organized
• Solid communication and negotiation abilities